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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced JD Edwards Business Application Analyst to join our IT team. This role involves leading the analysis, design, implementation, and support of JD Edwards business applications across the organization. 

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of JD Edwards experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment.   This role will also work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure applications align with organizational goals, enhance efficiency, and drive business growth. This role requires a proactive, solution-oriented individual who can manage complex projects and deliver results.

This role is required to travel approximately 20% depending upon business needs and is a hybrid position spending at least 3 days/week on-site at our corporate headquarters. 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Business Requirements Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document business requirements, processes, and objectives.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for IT solutions.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for process improvement and system optimization.

Application Design and Implementation

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of applications to meet business objectives.
• Work with developers, architects, and vendors to deliver high-quality solutions that are compliant with SOX, and SOD regulations. 
• Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality and performance.

System Support and Maintenance

• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, updates, and maintenance for business applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain system documentation, user manuals, process flows, and configuration guides.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Serve as a liaison between IT and business teams.
• Facilitate meetings, gather requirements, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Train end users and support application adoption.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify automation and optimization opportunities.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Lead initiatives that improve processes, systems, and business value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One ERP applications supporting multiple modules.
• Experience with process mapping, requirements gathering, and functional specification development.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting, supply chain, or distribution experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of business process modeling and optimization techniques.

Technical Skills

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Finance, Manufacturing & Distribution Modules
Requirements Gathering & Definition
JD Edwards Orchestrator
Functional Specifications
SQL 

Core Competencies

Business Analysis
Application Support
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement
Problem Solving
Communication & Collaboration

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset. Ample opportunity for career growth- we promote from within
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)
   

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee's unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman (propane cylinders), CoMet, Elgen, Garden Weasel, General, HALO, Hawkeye, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, NEXI, Pactool International, PowerCore, Ragasco, Well-X-Trol and XLite, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.